A vehicle flipped just north of Ōtorohanga after a driver failed to negotiate a bend and struck a power pole.

Fire and Emergency said they were called to a van rolling and partially blocking a State Highway 39 lane.

A witness told the Herald the driver misjudged the bend and lost control.

They also said the driver lived in the vehicle.

Damage to a powerline near Ōtorohanga after a vehicle collided with a power pole. Photo / Michael Morrah, Katie Harris

Police said the incident wason Kawhia Rd about 11.50am. There were no reports of injuries.

Hato Hone St John said a patient was assessed at the scene but did not require transport to hospital.

Hato Hone St John were also present at the crash site Ōtorohanga. Photo / Michael Morrah, Katie Harris